BILL NUMBER: ACR 60	CHAPTERED  09/03/99

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER   96
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE   SEPTEMBER 3, 1999
	ADOPTED IN SENATE   AUGUST 31, 1999
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY   JULY 6, 1999
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY   JUNE 24, 1999

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Corbett
   (Principal coauthor:  Assembly Member Alquist)
   (Coauthors:  Assembly Members Bock and Dutra)
   (Coauthor:  Senator Alarcon)

                        MAY 17, 1999

   Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 60--Relative to the Loma Prieta
earthquake and earthquake preparedness.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 60, Corbett.  The Loma Prieta earthquake and earthquake
preparedness.

   This measure would commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Loma
Prieta earthquake on October 17, 1999, and urge all California
residents and businesses to engage in appropriate earthquake
safety-related activities on an ongoing basis.




   WHEREAS, On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ruptured
a segment of the Loma Prieta fault system and its effects took less
than 10 seconds to cause $10 billion in economic damages, 63 deaths,
and 3,757 serious injuries; and
   WHEREAS, The United States Geological Survey's new probability
report will incorporate 10 years of new information and will indicate
a continuing high probability of a major earthquake occurring in the
regional bay area; and
   WHEREAS, The Hayward fault in the East Bay is the next, most
likely location for a major earthquake, and an earthquake on this
fault may cause 10 to 20 times as much damage, loss, and social
disruption as that resulting from the Loma Prieta earthquake; and
   WHEREAS, The social and economic losses resulting from the Loma
Prieta earthquake, combined with the continuing high probability of a
major earthquake striking California in the near future, emphasize
the need for seismic safety to remain a high priority; and
   WHEREAS, The research and data compiled as a result of the Loma
Prieta earthquake has inspired numerous seismic safety programs and
policies that have had a positive impact on California's level of
earthquake preparedness; and
   WHEREAS, It is essential that the State of California continue to
implement innovative mitigation efforts, identify and prioritize
seismic safety needs, and educate the public about the value of
planning and preparedness to save lives and prevent property damage
after future earthquakes; and
   WHEREAS, The 10-year anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake
should serve as a reminder that seismic safety must be a priority for
all California's residents and that it is imperative to continue
investing in activities that will save lives and reduce damage; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby commemorates the
10-year anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake on October 17,
1999, and urges California residents and businesses to engage in
appropriate earthquake safety-related activities on an ongoing basis.
